Copenhagen 2014: Grand final tonight!

The grand final of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest will be held tonight! 26 acts are all in the running to be crowned the winner, and it's going to be a spectacular show. The running order was decided yesterday by DR and the EBU. Ukraine will open the show, and the United Kingdom will close it! Does this mean Molly can win? I really hope so! Azerbaijan will perform #03 in the finale - maybe this be the first year they don't make the top ten? And who will be last? I have a horrible feeling it could be Germany.. I hope I'm wrong. There are so many unanswered questions - and that's why this is the strongest and most exciting final in years! Remember, we see Montenegro and San Marino in the final for the first time ever! I predict the winner will be between Sweden, Hungary, Spain, The Netherlands, Denmark, Russia, Greece and maybe Austria? It's so hard to call. These are tonight's participants:

1. Ukraine
2. Belarus
3. Azerbaijan
4. Iceland
5. Norway
6. Romania
7. Armenia
8. Montenegro
9. Poland
10. Greece
11. Austria
12. Germany
13. Sweden
14. France
15. Russia
16. Italy
17. Slovenia
18. Finland
19. Spain
20. Switzerland
21. Hungary
22. Malta
23. Denmark
24. The Netherlands
25. San Marino
26. United Kingdom

Good luck to everyone! Especially Ruth Lorenzo, Emma, Molly and Valentina Monetta! <3

Introducing 2014: France!

I wanna have a moustache! France are represented by Twin Twin, after they won the French selection process. The French selection featured three songs. Destan's song was pretty weak - just another clean cut boyband. I did originally love Joanna's entry however after a few listens, it was rather boring and wasn't that strong. Joanna would have probably been bottom five in Copenhagen.. So after two rather pleasant but mainstream (and boring) songs, Moustache defiantly caught everyone's attention. Whether it be for the right or wrong reasons ;-)

Before the selection, Twin Twin were practically unknown - the trio consists of Lorent Idir, François Djemel and Patrick Biyik. The song itself has caused controversy though... "Moustache" has been accused of plagiarism however I don't think there are many similarities. I personally like the French entry! It's wacky, unique and very catchy indeed. In Copenhagen, I predict France will finish near the bottom of the leaderboard although it deserves more. I really hope Twin Twin do well. Bonne chance, France!

France: Twin Twin to Copenhagen!

We've been waiting for other a month and now the results are finally here. Twin Twin will represent France! This is the best choice - it'll stand out for sure in Copenhagen! Joanna and Destan were too boring and wouldn't stand out in Eurovision whereas Twin Twin defiantly will. Douze Points frm me. The first live performance.

France: Voting lines closed!

Voting lines have now closed in France, y'all! So, who's going to win? My favourite is Twin Twin and I hope they get the honour.. but I have a sneaky suspicion it could be Destan. I reviewed the songs a couple of weeks ago. The results will be revealed next Sunday!

Review: French National Final 2014!

Three songs are in the running to represent France in Copenhagen - and I've decided to review them! The result will be announced on Sunday 2nd March.

• Destan - Sans toi

This is probably my least favourite to be honest. It's not a bad song - just terribly outdated and boring... plus I don't really like the switch between French and English. The live performance in the national final was pretty terrible too. I'd be surprised if this was to win but if they did win, I'd predict France would be at the bottom of the leaderboard. 3/12

• Joanna - Ma liberté

Joanna's song is a big contender to represent France. "Ma liberté" is a strong solid ballad - but isn't it a little mainstream? Her voice is very good too and you can enjoy the official video-clip here. It's nice but there is nothing memorable or different here. This blogger isn't saying it's bad or anything however I feel France has more to offer.... 6/12

• Twin Twin - Moustache

I absolutely love this!! It's crazy yet fantastic. I would be so delighted if Twin Twin were chosen for Eurovision. The live performance wasn't great although they can improve on this... They would defiantly stick out if selected whether it be for good reasons or bad. The song is so entertaining and I could never grow tired of this - unlike Destan, and dare I say it, Joanna. 10/12

Please send Twin Twin! Or failing that, send Joanna. Although I don't think we'll be going to Paris in 2015.

France: "Moustache" accused of plagiarism!

Sigh! Following the presentation of the French hopefuls last week, one act has been attracting some negative attention. Twin Twin's song is being accused of plagiarism, as they have apparently copied Stromae, one of Belgium's most famous and well respected artists.

This has even made headlines in Belgium. Twin Twin have responded to this where they said:

"We have our own style, a mix of electro, hip-hop, rock songs. The resemblance with Stromae’s song is apparently because of the intro but be aware that the song was written a year before the release of his album! Therefore, there is no debate. This intro has a common pattern for an electro song. We are rather flattered to be compared to Stromae because he is a great artist but the word “plagiarism” is not right!"

This is the first, and probably not the last, plagiarism case of the 2014 national final season! Take a listen to Moustache and Papaoutai. Is this plagiarism?!

France: Listen to the competing entries here!

The three songs bidding to represent France have been released through a special televised show, which was actually recorded on 10 December. Special guests included Anggun, Marie Myriam and Amaury Vassilli.

If I had to pick a favourite, I would say Twin Twin. Their song is crazy - it's absolutely bonkers. Destan's performance was okay, but I'm slightly underwhelmed with the song itself but it is already growing on me. And Joanna's performance was very good too - she's a very strong contender. I believe they all have a strong chance of winning actually. Stay tuned for a review! Listen to them here.

The winner will be revealed on 2nd March.

France: 30 second snippets revealed!

Three acts are currently in the running to represent France and this morning we got to hear a 30 second snippet of each bidding entry. Listen to them hear here. However the full version of Ma Liberté leaked a few days ago...

My favourite is Joanna however I believe Twin Twin have a really strong change of winning. Their song sounds wacky and crazy - the French will probably like this and I can't wait to see what their live performance will be like. Joanna's song is nice however I feel it's a bit mainstream... and I think Destan is the weakest act. These tracks will be performed live on Sunday!

NuVidz: Helena Paparizou, Twin Twin, Mirna Radulović, Giorgia feat. Eros Ramazzotti!

Helena Paparizou is aiming to represent Sweden this year, as she will participate in Melodifestivalen but we won't hear her song 1st February, so for now we can enjoy her latest single entitled De Thelo Allon Iroa. Nice song... will her Melodifestivalen entry be similar to this? Hmm. Twin Twin are in the running to represent France - Je Vais Très Bien is their latest track and it's crazy! Although they have confirmed that this isn't their Eurovision attempt. Slušaj Dobro is Mirna Radulović's new song. She was part of Moje 3 - the group that represented Serbia in Malmo. I can't say that I'm a big fan of this song although I can see why it appeals to others. Finally, and I've saved the best for last, we have Giorgia feat. Eros Ramazzotti! They released Inevitabile in 2011 although I've only just discovered it! and this blogger absolutely loves it. It's such a beautiful song! Giorgia is one of my favourite Italian artists and my dream is to see her at Eurovision. Maybe one day? :-)